shine

Definition

  • verb: to give off light
  • verb: to emit rays of light
  • usually used in plural
  • synonyms: gleam, brightness, polish

Examples

  • I'll always love you, 'come rain or come shine'. [=I will love you no matter what happens]

  • She really 'took a shine to' [='took a liking to'] her new neighbor.

  • Once she relaxed, her talent really began to 'shine through'.

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) You're a Secret Service man, aren't you? Just waiting for the Senator. You're waiting for the Senator? That's a very good answer. Shit, man. I'm waiting for the sun to shine. Yeah. No. The reason I asked if you were a Secret Service man... I won't say anything, because I... (..)
    1976 Taxi Driver